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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.92, 3,396.48 and 2,450.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.92, 3,396.48 and 2,450.94 is: 3,381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.92 : 3,396.48 = 2,450.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.92/3,396.48 = 2,450.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.92x = 3,396.48 × 2,450.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.92x = 8,324,568.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,324,568.69/2,461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.33

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